The ferry in question is a large cat. I rode an almost identical one from
Wales to Dublin and back a couple of years ago. They are very fast, 30+ kts,
but need relatively calm water, but if the seas are above a certain height they
will strike the hull connecting the two amahs and can do severe damage.
Norm
S/V Bandersnatch
The ferry evacuating Americans was stuck in Tripoli for several days because
of stormy seas, apparently not a very seaworthy vessel, while other ships were
able to leave.
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